Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Who runs Azad Jammu and Kashmir, its assembly, courts and official websites.
Last reviewed 12 October 2026
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is a self-governing territory administered by Pakistan. It is not a province: it has its own Interim Constitution of 1974, with a President as head of state, a Prime Minister as head of government, a Legislative Assembly and its own High Court and Supreme Court.
Capital: Muzaffarabad
Who runs the government
- President
- Najeeb Naqi (PML-N), since 24 September 2026.
- Prime Minister
- Iftikhar Gilani (PML-N), since 28 August 2026. The 17th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Assembly
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has 53 seats.
| Seats | Number |
|---|---|
| Constituencies in AJK | 33 |
| Refugees settled in Pakistan | 12 |
| Women | 5 |
| Technocrats | 1 |
| Ulema and mashaikh | 1 |
| Overseas Kashmiris | 1 |
| Total | 53 |
Courts
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court. In Muzaffarabad.
- Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The final court of appeal for AJK, in Muzaffarabad.
Official websites
- Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (opens in new tab)
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court (opens in new tab)
- AJK Police (opens in new tab)
Sources
- Iftikhar Gilani takes oath as AJK Prime Minister, Radio Pakistan (opens in new tab)
- Najeeb Naqi elected AJK President, The Nation (opens in new tab)
Other governments: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad Capital Territory.